To prepare for **UPSC** in **5 months** with a **hard study plan**, we need to focus on all

the core subjects in an intensive and structured manner. Given your ambition for **AIR 1**,
the plan will involve rigorous study hours, frequent revisions, and practice. Below is a
**subject-wise 5-month hard study plan** designed to cover the syllabus comprehensively:

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### **Overall Study Hours Per Day: 18-20 Hours**

1. **Morning Routine (Wake up at 4:30 AM)**

- Start your day early with a quick revision of previous day's topics and news analysis.

2. **Study Schedule Breakdown (18-20 Hours)**

The plan is divided into 4 key parts:
- **Core Subject Study (Main UPSC subjects)**
- **Current Affairs & Newspaper Analysis**
- **Answer Writing & Revision**
- **Breaks and Physical Activity**

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### **Month 1: Foundation & Strategy Building**

#### **Focus Areas**:

1. **Polity & Governance (GS Paper 2)**:
- Start with **Indian Constitution**, **Fundamental Rights**, **Directive Principles**,
**Separation of Powers**, **Union & State Relations**.
- Study **Governance**, **Panchayati Raj**, **Public Policy**, **Constitutional Bodies**
(CAG, Election Commission, etc.), **Judiciary**.

2. **History & Culture (GS Paper 1)**:

- Ancient, Medieval, and Modern History (focus on India’s Freedom Struggle, important
movements, leaders).
- **Art & Culture**: Focus on **Indian Architecture**, **Cultural Heritage**, and
**Literature**.

3. **Geography (GS Paper 1)**:

- **Physical Geography** (climate, landforms, ecosystems).
- **Indian Geography**: Focus on rivers, mountains, states, industries, etc.

4. **Current Affairs**:
- Daily newspaper reading (The Hindu/Indian Express).
- **Focus on**: Government schemes, social issues, international relations, and
environmental policies.

#### **Study Plan for Month 1**:

- **6:00 AM - 9:00 AM**: **Polity & Governance**
- **9:00 AM - 12:00 PM**: **History & Culture**
- **12:00 PM - 1:00 PM**: **Lunch & Break**
- **1:00 PM - 4:00 PM**: **Geography**
- **4:00 PM - 5:00 PM**: **Answer Writing Practice (GS Paper 2 & 1)**
- **5:00 PM - 7:00 PM**: **Current Affairs & Newspaper Analysis**
- **7:00 PM - 10:00 PM**: **Polity & Governance Revision + Culture Topics**
- **10:00 PM - 1:00 AM**: **History & Geography Revision**
- **1:00 AM - 2:30 AM**: **Answer Writing Practice + Discussions (self-evaluation)**

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### **Month 2: Intensification & Consolidation**

#### **Focus Areas**:

1. **Economy (GS Paper 3)**:
- Focus on **Indian Economy**, **Fiscal Policy**, **Monetary Policy**, **Banking**,
**Economic Reforms**.
- Focus on **Agriculture** and **Economic Development** issues.

2. **Environment & Ecology (GS Paper 3)**:

- Focus on **Environmental Ecology**, **Biodiversity**, **Climate Change** (Indian
perspective).
- Study **Environmental Laws** and **Conservation Policies**.

3. **Science & Technology (GS Paper 3)**:

- Study **AI**, **Space Technology**, **Nuclear Technology**, **Biotechnology**, and
**Health Initiatives**.

4. **Current Affairs**:
- Continue with **newspaper reading**.
- **Focus on**: Economic schemes, technology, and environmental issues.

#### **Study Plan for Month 2**:

- **6:00 AM - 9:00 AM**: **Economy**
- **9:00 AM - 12:00 PM**: **Environment & Ecology**
- **12:00 PM - 1:00 PM**: **Lunch & Break**
- **1:00 PM - 4:00 PM**: **Science & Technology**
- **4:00 PM - 5:00 PM**: **Answer Writing Practice (GS Paper 3)**
- **5:00 PM - 7:00 PM**: **Current Affairs**
- **7:00 PM - 10:00 PM**: **Economy & Ecology Revision**
- **10:00 PM - 1:00 AM**: **Science & Technology Revision**
- **1:00 AM - 2:30 AM**: **Answer Writing Practice + Self-Review**

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### **Month 3: Consolidation & Application**

#### **Focus Areas**:

1. **Security & Internal Affairs (GS Paper 3)**:
 - Focus on **Internal Security**, **Cybersecurity**, **Terrorism**, and **Border
Management**.
- **Naxalism**, **Police Reforms**, **Disaster Management**.

2. **Governance & Social Justice (GS Paper 2)**:

- Focus on **Government Schemes** and **Policies for Social Justice**.
- **RTI**, **Disability Rights**, **Health & Education Policy**.

3. **Ethics & Integrity (GS Paper 4)**:

- Study **Ethical Leadership**, **Moral Values**, and **Integrity**.
- Focus on **Case Studies**, **Ethics in Public Administration**, and **Values in
Governance**.

4. **Current Affairs**:
- Continue **daily reading**.
- Focus on **Government reforms**, **social justice issues**, and **security-related
developments**.

#### **Study Plan for Month 3**:

- **6:00 AM - 9:00 AM**: **Security & Internal Affairs**
- **9:00 AM - 12:00 PM**: **Governance & Social Justice**
- **12:00 PM - 1:00 PM**: **Lunch & Break**
- **1:00 PM - 4:00 PM**: **Ethics & Integrity**
- **4:00 PM - 5:00 PM**: **Answer Writing Practice (GS Paper 4)**
- **5:00 PM - 7:00 PM**: **Current Affairs**
- **7:00 PM - 10:00 PM**: **Security & Governance Revision**
- **10:00 PM - 1:00 AM**: **Ethics & Integrity Revision**
- **1:00 AM - 2:30 AM**: **Answer Writing Practice + Self-Review**

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### **Month 4: Advanced Topics & Analysis**

#### **Focus Areas**:

1. **Geography (Advanced)**:
- Study **Geographical phenomena**, **International Geography**, and **Geopolitics**.
- Focus on **Geopolitics of India** and **Global Energy Security**.

2. **Advanced Current Affairs**:

- **International Relations**, **Economic Challenges**, **Environmental Issues**, and
**Technology Policies**.

3. **GS Paper 1: Revision**:

- Focus on **History**, **Geography**, and **Culture** revisions.

#### **Study Plan for Month 4**:

- **6:00 AM - 9:00 AM**: **Advanced Geography**
- **9:00 AM - 12:00 PM**: **International Relations & Current Affairs**
- **12:00 PM - 1:00 PM**: **Lunch & Break**
- **1:00 PM - 4:00 PM**: **Geopolitics & Global Issues**
- **4:00 PM - 5:00 PM**: **Answer Writing Practice (Geography, IR)**
- **5:00 PM - 7:00 PM**: **GS Paper 1 Revision**
- **7:00 PM - 10:00 PM**: **Answer Writing Practice (History, Geography)**
- **10:00 PM - 1:00 AM**: **Answer Writing Practice + Self-Review**

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### **Month 5: Final Revision & Mock Tests**

#### **Focus Areas**:

1. **Comprehensive Revision**:
- Revise all the topics, especially weak areas.
- Focus on **short notes** for quick revision.

2. **Mock Tests & Answer Writing**:

- Regular **mock tests** for all papers.
- Focus on **time management**, **writing speed**, and **presentation of answers**.

#### **Study Plan for Month 5**:

- **6:00 AM - 9:00 AM**: **Mock Test (GS Paper 1-4)**
- **9:00 AM - 12:00 PM**: **Mock Test Review & Revision**
- **12:00 PM - 1:00 PM**: **Lunch & Break**
- **1:00 PM - 4:00 PM**: **Comprehensive Revision**
- **4:00 PM - 7:00 PM**: **Mock Test (GS Paper 1-4)**
- **7:00 PM - 10:00 PM**: **Mock Test Review & Answer Writing Practice**
- **10:00 PM - 1:00 AM**: **Answer Writing Practice + Self-Review**

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**General Tips for 5-Month Plan**:

1. **Stay Consistent**: Regularly revise topics to avoid forgetting them.
2. **Keep up with Current Affairs**: Daily newspaper reading and monthly magazines.
3. **Analyze Mistakes**: Review mock tests and UPSC Mains previous year questions.
4. **Answer Writing**: Focus on concise, structured, and well-supported answers.
5. **Health**: Keep breaks short, stay hydrated, eat well, and get adequate sleep for
maintaining focus.

This high-intensity study plan will help you cover all the essential topics comprehensively
and with precision, while ensuring that you stay prepared for the challenges of the UPSC
exam. Let me know if you'd like more details or any adjustments!